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Grab & Go: Kid-Friendly Activities for March 16-22

Here's To Getting The Kids Out Of The House...And Knowing What To Do With Them

We all love St. Patrick’s Day—and corned beef and cabbage and Irish soda bread—but don’t spend all week inside making green cupcakes! This week has some great events that both kids and parents will love. Be sure to hit at least one St. Patrick’s parade—New London’s is Thursday and Mystic’s on Sunday. So get moving! You have lots of planning to do. And don’t forget to make sure you have some green to wear this week!

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WHERE/WHEN: Thursday at 3 p.m. beginning at the Bank Street Connector.

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WHY GO: There’s no better place to be on St. Patty’s Day. Don’t forget to wear your green!

PRICING: Free.

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WHERE/WHEN: Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Montville High School.

WHY GO: You’ll enjoy the show and feel good supporting local drama—and the kids will stay in their seats and enjoy the fun music and story.

PRICING: Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.

WHERE/WHEN: This Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.

WHY GO: It’s a fun night out! Well, for the kids, anyway. And from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. kids age 5 to 11 can make hoop gliders in the FETCH Lab!

PRICING: Free.

WHERE/WHEN: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Crystal Mall.

WHY GO: It’s probably the only way to get the kids to the mall without temper tantrums.

PRICING: Annual Kidgits membership is $5 per child. So worth it!

WHERE/WHEN: Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Parade begins at Mystic Seaport.

WHY GO: Catch music by the Red Hot Chili Pipers, festive floats and more St. Patrick’s fun for the whole family.

PRICING: Free!

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